10 more ways to save on travel

Whether it’s a day’s drive for a week at a relative’s lake cabin or an around-the-world cruise, everyone would like to have more money to spend on vacation.

That little extra cash usually isn’t difficult to find. It’s probably already in your total vacation budget — you just need to figure out how to save on some things so you have more to spend on others.

10 extra ways to save

Don’t be afraid to ask.

You’d better shop around.

Go with a pro.

Waive fees goodbye.

Be a contrarian.

Bend with the times.

Don’t discount discounts.

Wet your whistle.

Eat cheap.

Shop at home.

1. Don’t be afraid to ask. Travel with the principle that it never hurts to ask for a little more. You can always ask for upgrades, whether it’s a hotel or transportation. But save your negotiating efforts for those in management positions.

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